Intro: verse 1 Sweet mama, lay your burden down Sweet mama, lay your burden down Just let me tell you 'bout some truth in life I've found Sweet mama, Lord, set yourself right down verse 2 Lord, pride, it ain't worth a US dime, lord no Well pride, it ain't worth a poor man's time And it's misery to be so jealous all the time Sweet mama, lord, be kind to your mind Instrumental verse 3 Sweet mama, lay your burden down Oh sweet mama, lord lay them trophies down You know it ain't no good to be givin' me that same old run-around 'Cause sweet mama, lay your burden down verse 4 Sweet mama, lord, you're so feelin' fine And I know that you think this is just a line But I only put these words into this little song To try, lord, and help us get along Outro
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